Boxing Thread

[nrico2006]

Fury looked unreal. Obviously sharper and only going to be better next time against Wilder.

Thought Galahad won the fight too. He didn't do much offensively but neither did Warrington.

[BennyHarp]

So, Lobov beat Mallinaggi in the bare knuckle thing. That's a bit embarrassing for Paulie given the mouthing he has been doing.

[DuffleKing]

He didn't really beat Pauli though - he got a weird decision. I presume there is some sort of stated position of this version of boxing that rewards aggression and the desire to hit someone ahead of actually being able to hit and not be hit (box)?
Paul won that clearly if it was a boxing match.

[BennyHarp]

He didn't really beat Pauli though - he got a weird decision. I presume there is some sort of stated position of this version of boxing that rewards aggression and the desire to hit someone ahead of actually being able to hit and not be hit (box)?
Paul won that clearly if it was a boxing match.

Ah I don't know if he won or not. It's not a version of the sport I'd watch, but Paulie seemed to be doing a lot of talking and making threats which has made him look a bit silly now. This was most likely all about a big pay day with McGregor and that's lost for him now.

[MoChara]

He didn't really beat Pauli though - he got a weird decision. I presume there is some sort of stated position of this version of boxing that rewards aggression and the desire to hit someone ahead of actually being able to hit and not be hit (box)?
Paul won that clearly if it was a boxing match.

That's exactly it, aggression is key, its the same reason its 5 x 2 minute rounds so the fighters go all out, I watched the promoter fella explain it, it basically sounded like he just wanted a pile of knock outs

[oakleaflad]

He didn't really beat Pauli though - he got a weird decision. I presume there is some sort of stated position of this version of boxing that rewards aggression and the desire to hit someone ahead of actually being able to hit and not be hit (box)?
Paul won that clearly if it was a boxing match.

I thought it was even enough and could have gone either way. Paulie got more jabs off but Artem hit the harder punches. Paulie was hit plenty, sure his face had multiple cuts?

[nrico2006]

He didn't really beat Pauli though - he got a weird decision. I presume there is some sort of stated position of this version of boxing that rewards aggression and the desire to hit someone ahead of actually being able to hit and not be hit (box)?
Paul won that clearly if it was a boxing match.

I thought it was even enough and could have gone either way. Paulie got more jabs off but Artem hit the harder punches. Paulie was hit plenty, sure his face had multiple cuts?

I thought the same, I watched Malignaggi's interview after and he was saying he was only hit once all night and I was waiting for the journalist to call him out on it given the cuts on his face.

[nrico2006]

Shocked with the Quigley performance last night. Showed heart but looked like a zombie in there.

[omaghjoe]

Didnt see it but Pacquiao beat Thurman on a split... life in the old dog yet or is Thurman spent? He hadn't fought any1 of note in over 2 years.

Disappointing for Jason Quigley also

[JimStynes]

Very sad news about the boxer Maxim Dadashev who died after collapsing following his bout on Friday. A reminder of how brutal the sport is and how dangerous it is every time they get in the ring. A stronger stance needs taken on drug cheats in sports like boxing.

Also, more sad news the other week with the death of Pernell Whitaker. One of favourite boxers and a defensive genius. I was showing some friends videos of him the other week and was amazed to hear they had never heard much about him.

[square_ball]

Very sad news about the boxer Maxim Dadashev who died after collapsing following his bout on Friday. A reminder of how brutal the sport is and how dangerous it is every time they get in the ring. A stronger stance needs taken on drug cheats in sports like boxing.

Also, more sad news the other week with the death of Pernell Whitaker. One of favourite boxers and a defensive genius. I was showing some friends videos of him the other week and was amazed to hear they had never heard much about him.

Sad need. I seen the video of his trainer Buddy McGirt pleading with him to pull out of the fight. I assume the bout was ended after that? I can't imagine what the trainer is going through at the minute.

[square_ball]

Rumours on Twitter the Frampton fight is off at the weekend. Injured himself apparently. Not sure where that leaves him if true.

[screenexile]

Rumours on Twitter the Frampton fight is off at the weekend. Injured himself apparently. Not sure where that leaves him if true.

Apparently a freak accident in a hotel where some kind of ornament fell on his hand!!

[under the bar]

He's very unlucky with freak accidents ahead of fights!

[Milltown Row2]

should find out more on this later, but very strange, some people out a lot of money on this, the in-laws very lucky they didnt book